Meta's Threads Set to Unveil in EU, Will Latest Rollout Revolutionize Social Media?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Meta Platforms, Inc's (NASDAQ:META) Instagram Threads is set to launch in the European Union on December 14, after its initial release in the U.S. and U.K. in July. A countdown timer on the Threads website indicates the launch, and users in Europe can find a digital invitation within the Instagram app. The launch details, including which EU countries will have access, are not yet confirmed. The delay in the EU launch is due to regulatory uncertainties, likely related to the EU's Digital Markets Act, which affects companies like Meta, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL). META shares dropped by 2.09% to $325.81.
December 11, 2023 | 7:38 pm
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Apple Inc is identified as a platform gatekeeper under the EU's Digital Markets Act, which may influence its business practices in the EU.
Apple, like Microsoft, is mentioned in relation to the EU's Digital Markets Act. This designation could lead to restrictive measures on its operations in the EU, possibly impacting AAPL stock negatively in the short term.
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Microsoft Corp is mentioned as one of the tech giants affected by the EU's Digital Markets Act, which could impact its operations in the EU.
While not the focus of the article, Microsoft is indirectly affected by the EU's regulatory environment, which could lead to challenges in its EU operations and potentially negative short-term impact on its stock.
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Meta's Instagram Threads is expanding to the EU, with a launch date set for December 14. Regulatory uncertainties in the EU may impact the launch details.
The expansion of Threads to the EU could be positive for Meta, but regulatory uncertainties and lack of launch details may temper investor enthusiasm in the short term. The recent drop in META shares suggests a cautious market response.
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